Motorists are advised that the M22 has now fully re-opened after being closed earlier today, Monday 7th October, due to a security alert in the area.
Sergeant Patton said:
"Police received a report shortly after 8.05am today of a suspicious object having been located on the M22, northbound, close to the Dunsilly junction at Antrim.
"The northbound lane was closed between junction 1 (Dunsilly) and junction 2 (Ballygrooby) as police and ammunition technical officers attended the scene.
"A number of controlled explosions were carried out on the object, which has been taken away for further examination.
"It is believed at this stage that this was a hoax device, however, enquiries remain ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone who might have any information which could assist, to get in touch.
"The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 225 of 07/10/24.
"A report can be also submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/"